Animal Husbandry Technician Support

Animal Husbandry Technician Support - Clinvet USA

Who We Are

Clinvet USA is a global veterinary contract research organization (CRO) that conducts in vitro, preclinical, and clinical trials to evaluate animal health products' safety, metabolism, and efficacy. Clinvet is part of the Clinglobal group, an animal health-focused group of CROs dedicated to supporting innovation and product development. With a wealth of research experience, Clinvet has supported leading global animal health companies, small and medium-sized companies, and start-ups with their research and development programs since 1999.

Primary Job Purpose

As the Attendant: Research Technician Support you will provide care for animals, the sanitation and maintenance of equipment of the facility, and you will learn to assist with routine basic study activities to provide assistance to our research team.

This position will routinely be standing, moving, and lifting for extended periods of time. Day to day activities include physical work such as sanitizing/decontaminating areas of cat and dog urine and excrement, as well as cleaning/sanitizing caging and accessory equipment (toys, feed/water bowls, enrichment items).

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide basic animal care for study animals, including animals housed under barrier conditions, according to prescribed procedures and instructions, such as:
  • Feeding and watering animals.
  • Cleaning and sanitation of animal rooms, cages, and facilities.
  • Transferring animals, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assist with grooming, bathing, or exercising animals.
• Begin training to provide routine assistance in study activities, common technical procedures, and record keeping responsibilities, following prescribed procedures and instructions, such as:
  • Handling and restraining animals as directed.
  • Observing animals regularly, recognizing and reporting changes in eating or drinking habits, and general behavior and outward signs of abnormalities.
  • Assist in collection of specimens for qualification, diagnostic, or environmental control procedures.
  • Recording and/or maintaining animal health data or other data necessary for the operation of the facility or study conducted.

Qualifications, Training, and Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Husbandry or lab animal technician experience is a plus but not necessary.
• A relevant associates degree, license, or certificate in animal sciences is plus but not necessary.
• Being a Licensed Veterinary Technician is a plus but not necessary.

Physical Requirements

• The employee is required to communicate effectively by talking, listening, reading, and writing in a professional manner.
• At all times, be sober and clear of influence of any substances including alcohol and legal recreational drugs, which may affect the ability of user, safety of animals and other staff members, and work quality in any manner.
• Ability to maneuver 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work the duration of an eight-hour shift, on your feet, in constant motion.

Salary and Benefits

• This position pays at an hourly rate of $16.00-$18.00 per hour determined by the candidates experience and qualifications.
• As a full-time employee you will be eligible to participate in Clinvet's insurance offerings including, health, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life.
• In your first year employed you will accrue up to 3 weeks of paid time off. After your first year the amount in which you accrue increases.
• You will be eligible to participate in the Clinvet 401k retirement plan where the company will match up to 5% of your pay.

Other Information

• Attendant: Research Technician Support is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
• This position requires work on weekends and holidays as well as overtime dependent on company needs.
• A typical schedule for this position is 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Clinvet USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.